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I'm using Win XP in my company. I encountered a wonder thing:

  1. I open an explorer.exe window.
  2. Just enter a directory (for example, C:\Windows).
  3. Run cmd.exe (Win+R, then issue cmd.exe)

The init path will change to the current path in explorer (C:\Windows) automatically!

It's a good feature, I want use it in my home as well. However, I don't know how to configure this. I checked the registry configuration information, and it same with my PC. I also do many searches by Google, but most of result are talking about add "Open commmand prompt here" to pop menu of folder.

If you know anything about this, please kindly share me. Thanks!

PS: if I didn't open any explore.exe window, then run cmd.exe, the path would be the "Desktop".

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  • When I run cmd.exe the directory is set to my current user directory (C:\Documents and Settings\User) - presumably this is currently the same for you on your home machine? Commented Oct 21, 2011 at 16:24

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Reset to default
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If you're using Vista/7 then try Shift + Right Click on the folder and Open Command Window Here

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  • Oh, I didn't know that! Faster! Commented Oct 21, 2011 at 22:11
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I never seen something like that. That would be so cool.

Otherways you could just add a "Open commmand prompt here" shortcut on the right click menu http://www.petri.co.il/add_command_prompt_here_shortcut_to_windows_explorer.htm

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  • Actually, I know the tip for "Open command prompt here". Anyway, thanks for your advise! Commented Oct 21, 2011 at 15:48
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In Windows 10 (idk if in other windows works) you can type cmd in the path input and press enter, this will open a cmd in the actual folder.

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